mẫu hệ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [məw˦ˀ˥ he˧˨ʔ]Huế [məw˧˨ hej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [məw˨˩˦ hej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mẫu hệ means matriarchal.
Chinese characters: 母系 (母 “mother” + 系 “lineage”)
Meanings of mẫu hệ in English
Adjective
- matriarchal
Synonyms and antonyms of mẫu hệ
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 母系, composed of 母 (“mother”) and 系 (“lineage”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mẫu hệ mean in English?
mẫu hệ (adjective) means "matriarchal".
How do you pronounce mẫu hệ?
IPA: Hanoi [məw˦ˀ˥ he˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [məw˨˩˦ hej˨˩˨]. Tones: mẫu — creaky rising tone (ngã), hệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mẫu hệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mẫu hệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 母系.